Sunday, October 31, 2021

2021 Week 8 Picks

Andy Reid on coming back to Philly
"There wasn't a cheesesteak there that I didn't like"
via ESPN

 Cincinnati Bengals (-9.5) @ New York Jets - Joe Burrows has not played in the last two games in the 4th quarter with the games being out of hand.  The Jets do play better at home although they are coming off a blowout loss against the Pats.

Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts (+1) - The Titans are without Julio Jones.  They have struggled on the road including a loss to the Jets.   

Los Angeles Ram (-14.5) @ Houston Texans - The Rams look to pile it on against a struggling Texans team.  

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns (-3.5) - The Steelers are coming off a bye although that's mitigated by the Browns coming off a Thursday night game.  Perhaps Cleveland's defense can put the clamps on Big Ben. 

Philadelphia Eagles (-3) @ Detroit Lions - This game is pretty much a toss up.  Eagles last win did come on the road against Carolina and their big losses came against much better teams than the Lions.  

San Francisco 49ers (+3.5) @ Chicago Bears - The 49ers have been pretty disappointing.  Then again they go against a Bears team that hasn't looked good with Fields at the helm.

Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons (-3) - Calvin Ridley is out but the Falcons may be able to mitigate that on the offensive end.  The Panthers have struggled recently with Sam Darnold.

Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills (-13.5) -  The Bills have owned the Dolphins recently and are coming off a bye.   

New England Patriots (+5.5) @ Los Angeles Chargers - New England could have a lot of fans in Los Angeles.   This is a must win for the Pats.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Seattle Seahawks (-3.5) - The Seahawks are 2-0 against the spread with Geno Smith but also 0-2 with Smith at the helm. The Seahawks defense being better than the Jaguars plus having homefield may be enough for them to hold on

Washington @ Denver Broncos (-3) - The Broncos defense has been relatively solid this season while Washington's has been disappointing.  Bridgewater is projected to have a decent game.

Tampa Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints (+5.5) - Lattimore has done a good job containing Mike Evans.  Jameis Winston goes against his former team.

Dallas Cowboys (+2.5) @ Minnesota Vikings - Dak Prescott is a gametime decision but if he plays the Cowboys should be favored.

New York Giants @ Kansas City Chiefs (-10) - While Patrick Mahomes leads the league in turnovers, he actually has covered against both NFC East opponents.  


Week 7 against the Spread - 7-6

Week 7 Straight Up- 10-5

2021 Against the Spread- 53-54
2021 Straight Up- 68-44
2021 Locks - 6-4

2020 Against the Spread- 124-140-6
2020 Week Straight Up - 173-97-1
2020 Locks- 24-24-2

2019 Season Against the Spread- 128-113-3
2019 Season Straight Up- 158-103
2019 Locks - 21-19-2
2020 Postseason against the Spread- 8-3
2020 Postseason Straight Up- 7-4


2018 Season against the Spread- 112-107-7
2018 Season Straight Up- 137-86-2
2018 Locks- 21-16-2

2017-18 Against the Spread- 121-125-7
2017-18 Season Straight Up - 167-92

2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41

2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-110 

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